Curtain hanger



June 28, 1932. w H' PACKARD 1,865,039

CURTAIN HANGER Filed Jilly 8, 1929 A TTORNEYS.

Patented June 28, 1932 UNITED STATES WILSON H. PACKARD, OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA cnn'mm HANGER Application filed July 8,

In the laundering of curtains it is desirable to stretch them in order that they may have the final desired shape when dried. In carrying out the invention I hang a series of curtains on a plurality of poles, the holes extending through the usual hem through which the curtain pole is passed as the curtains are hung. The lower ends of the curtains are clamped together and they can be shaped as they are passed into the clamp and subjected to just enough weight to hold them in shape. Features and details of the invention will appear from the specification and claims.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing as follows Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the apparatus in use.

Fig. 2 a vertical sectional view on the axes of the openings 24 showing the hook of the chain in position passing through the openin s.

Tig. 3 an enlarged view of a portion of one of the clamps.

1 and 2 mark the top curtain poles. There are a plurality of these poles. They are provided with perforations 3 at their ends through which hooks 4 extend. The hooks extend from a bail 5 and the bail extends through a perforation 6 in a top rod 7 The top rod is secured by a hanger Wire 8 which is provided with a central loop 9. Curtains 10 are each provided with the usual hem 11 and the poles 1 and 2 extend through these hems. Clamping poles 12 are arranged at the bottom and engage the bottom edges of the curtains, all the curtainsbeing clamped with this common clamp. The plurality of poles at the top hold the different curtains out of contact above the clamp, thus affording rapid drying. Clamps 13 are formed with hinge members 14, these members being joined by a hinge pintle 15. Bolts 16 extend throu h the hinge members 14 and thumb nuts 1 draw the members together. The members are secured to the poles 12 by studs 19 which extend through the hinge members. Thumb nuts 20 are provided on 59 the studs for securing them to the poles.

1929. serial No. 376,710.

A spring 18 is arranged around the bolt 16 and tends to spread the hinge members 14 and with them the poles 12. A cotter pin 18a extends through the bolt 16 and the screw 18 is turned on the bolt turning a certain number of coils under the cotter pin. This looks the bolt frictionally against turning so that the thumb nut 17 may be readily operated.

In order that the curtains maybe easily manipulated and properly stretched, or spaced in the clamp, chains 21 are provided. These chains have hooked upper ends 22 which extend through perforations 23 in the rod 7; These chains pass through perforations 24 in the clamping poles 12. They are provided-with hooks 25 which hooks readily engage the links of the chains so that the lengths of the chains can be adjusted to different lengths of curtains. What I claim as new is 1. In a curtain hanger, the combination of a plurality of curtainreceiving poles in substantially parallel relation and one in front of the other; and a clamp clamping the oppo- 76 site ends of the curtains directly face to face.

2. In a curtain hanger, the combination of a plurality of curtain-receiving poles in substantially parallel relation and one in front of the other; and a common clamp clamping the opposite ends of the curtains directly face to face, said clamp comprising clamping rods; an off-set hinge connection between the rods, and means closing the connection.

3. In a curtain hanger, the combination of $5 a plurality of curtain-receiving poles in substantially parallel relation and one in front of the other; and a common clamp clamping the opposite ends of the curtains directly face to face, said clamp comprising clamping rods, an oif-set hinge connection between the rods, and means closing the connection comprising bolts between the members of the hinge connection.

4. In a curtain hanger, the combination of a plurality of curtain-receiving poles in substantially parallel relation and one in front of the other; and a common clamp clamping the opposite ends of the curtains directly face to face, said clamp comprising clamping rods, an off-set hinge connection between the rods, and means closing the connection comprising bolts between the members of the hinge connection and a spring opening the clamp when the means is released.

5. In a curtain hanger, the combination of a pole on which a curtain is attached; a clamp opposite the pole comprising clamping rods; means drawing the rods together on a curtain; and flexible devices connecting the pole and rods to limit the pull on the curtain.

6. In a curtain hanger, the combination of a plurahty of curtaln-recelving poles in sub-' stantially parallel relation andone in front of the other; a common clamp clamping the opposite ends of the curtains directly face to face on the poles; and devices connecting the poles and clamp to limit the pull on the curtain. v

7 In a curtain hanger, the combination of a pole on which a curtain is attached; a clamp opposite the pole comprising clamping rods; means drawing the rods together on a curtain; flexible devices connecting the pole and rods to limit the pull on the curtain; and means for adjusting the length of the devices.

8. In a curtain hanger, the combination of a plurality of curtain-receiving poles in substantially parallel relation and one in front of the other; a clamp clamping the opposite ends of the curtains directly face to face on the poles; devices connecting the poles and clamp to limit the pull on the curtain; and means for adjusting the length of the devices.

9. Ina curtain hanger, the combination of a pole on which a curtain is attached; a clamp opposite the pole comprising clamping rods; means drawing the rods together on a curtain; and flexible devices connecting the pole and rods to limit the pull on the curtain comprising chains connecting the pole and clamp.

10. In a curtain hanger, the combination of a plurality of curtain-receiving poles in substantially parallel relation and one in front of the other; a clamp clamping the 0pposite ends of the curtains directly face to face on the poles; and devices connecting the poles and clamp to limit the pull on the curtain comprising chains connecting the pole and clamp.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

WILSON H. PACKARD, 

